How to get to Isle of Skye from Edinburgh. Where can I find workers for the base in No Man's Sky Next? Where to find a builder

Skye is the second largest island of Scotland, part of the archipelago Inner Hebrides, in the Russian Wikipedia only a meager couple of paragraphs are devoted.

It says the following: the island from the point of view administrative division belongs to the Highland region (that is, “highlands”), by and large, the only region of the country where the population still speaks not only English, but also the almost extinct Gaelic language; There are several castles on the island, and main city Skye is the small fishing port of Portree. In a word, nothing special, ladies and gentlemen, a typical Scottish outback.

However, sometimes a lack of information is preferable to an overabundance, since it eliminates the possibility of inflated expectations. At least that's what happened with the Isle of Skye. Going there, I didn’t expect anything special, but found myself in a real fairy-tale land.

You reach the island from the Scottish mainland via a bridge that is invariably shrouded in fog. Because of this, while crossing the bridge, there was a feeling that our little Fiat 500 was literally diving headlong into the clouds, but when the fog cleared, it was like in the old Soviet song, suddenly “everything around became blue and green.”

Only the black basalt rocks on the horizon gave the landscape a slight bit of drama, otherwise the feeling that we had suddenly found ourselves inside a photograph processed by a designer who could not resist intensifying colors would have been one hundred percent.

Isle of Skye and Old Man of Storr cliffs

You need to travel around Skye by car; there is not much public transport on the island, but you notice hitchhikers voting on the road every ten minutes.

You don’t have to work out the route in advance, just move along the road and stop at each View Point. Of the obligatory places to visit, I would like to recommend the Old Man of Storr rocks, and the gorge near the diatomite road, the rest will fall like a map in the literal sense of this expression. It is easy to recognize the observation decks - opposite there are signs describing the place in English and Gaelic.

Famous rocks Old Man of Storr, whose silhouette resembles a Cambodian temple complex Angor Wat is the first thing that guests of the island try to see, among whom there are many Scots traveling around Skye in motorhomes.

As expected, the Scottish old man Storr (this is how the name of the rocks is translated) has a mysterious story connected with it, in which the Vikings are involved. The fact is that at the end of the nineteenth century, among the stones of Old Man of Storr, researchers discovered a “stash of silver” left in the Scottish rocks by the Norwegians. Scientists dated the coins to 935 AD.

It is curious that, according to the chronicles, the first Norwegian Vikings arrived on the island a little later, at the very end of the tenth century, and now scientists are thinking: the chroniclers telling about the Viking migration were mistaken by a couple of decades, or the Vikings hid a treasure with old coins.

Lakes near Old Man of Storr

However, tourists are not too interested in this small discrepancy in dates, but prefer to hike to the rocks that arose after the ice that covered Skye during the last ice age disappeared from the top of the island.

The duration of the walk is about 40 minutes, but it is still more interesting to contemplate the Old Man of Storr rocks from the valley; from below they seem like menacing giants who have been silently watching over everything that is happening on the island for many centuries.

Second observation deck- straight ahead, located next to Diatomite Road, that is, the place of extraction of diatomite - sedimentary rock, the main material for the production of dynamite.

Viewpoint next to Diatomite Road

Previously, there were mining villages here, but today only ruins can be seen on the green slopes near Diatomite Road, and only ruins remain from the local diatomite processing factory.

Cliffs covered with soft green grass, hanging over the azure like eyes northern beauties, by the sea, look like the scenery for a fantasy-style film with a story about how she “waited and waited until she didn’t come.”

Indeed, if beautiful ladies should live somewhere, going out to the sea every day in the hope of seeing on the horizon a boat with a betrothed returning from an overseas campaign, then best place than the cliffs of the mountains with the truly Scottish name Kilt and it’s not worth looking for.

Of course, in reality, on the coastal cliffs you can see not at all sad ladies peering longingly at the horizon, but tourists desperately photographing local beauties.

However, everyone, without exception, at some point catches themselves thinking that constantly clicking the camera in an attempt to capture the changing colors of the sky and sea is nothing more than a conscious refusal of the pleasure of contemplating the amazing beauty of this place, and therefore they put the camera aside and, not caring out of caution, they sit down at the very edge of the cliff and begin to peer into the deep blue sky, thoughtfully clinging to the transparent surface of the sea.

The Coast of Skye is a place of amazing energy

From the point of view of meditation and contemplation, the shore near the diatomite road is an ideal place, and this is not only due to the amazing beauty of Scottish nature. Here, every stone breathes majestic tranquility, it’s hard to believe that material for dynamite was previously mined in these mountains, and in the Norwegian saga of the thirteenth century with the difficult-to-pronounce title Hákonar saga Hákonarsonar, this place appears as a bloody battlefield.

Having meditated enough, we decided to become like mountain sheep and went down to the waterfall rustling at the foot of the mountains. Although the slopes of Kilt from the top seem absolutely impassable, you can go down and up along their paths, albeit slowly and carefully.

And the local waterfall, as it turned out, is an excellent place for swimming. Its shape resembles a deep bowl, into which you can easily and naturally dive from the stone side. While swimming in the waterfall, I remembered a scene from my favorite childhood film “Robin Hood” with Kevin Cosner in the title role; in approximately the same conditions, the king of the robbers “took a bath” when Lady Marianne, who arrived in Sherwood Forest, noticed him.

While swimming in a mountain waterfall, you experience an amazing feeling of unity with nature.

Unfortunately, few people dare to go down to the waterfall, and only the most stubborn get to the local bay, which is located near the gorge and an abandoned factory.

The fact is that the entire coast near the bay is strewn with large smooth boulders, on which you have to step with extreme caution so as not to injure your leg. It is also unlikely that you will be able to sit thoughtfully on the shore of the blue-blue sea - the local boulders, although smooth, are not at all a chair-cushion or even a soft carpet of grass.

Of course, from the point of view of impressive views, it is best to stay at the top rather than crawl up and down the mountains, but the descent into the bay is a full-fledged exercise in the theme of “feeling like a real Scottish Highlander.”

A destroyed factory that used to produce raw materials for dynamite.

Having admired the duet of the blue sea and green mountains from the heart, go deep into the island. Here you find yourself in a land of a thousand shades of green, where the blue of the sky already seems like nothing more than a background, shading the green slopes of the mountains.

In the center of the island, the mountains are covered with a green carpet of grass.

Bold, but at the same time timid Scottish sheep jump out onto the road every now and then, but, on the contrary, there are no people or cars at all. It seems that you somehow ended up on a planet that people left a hundred years ago, and now you are the only one who can observe these green slopes frozen in silence.

You won't find people or cars in the center of the island.

Lonely sheep in the center of the island

By the way, the fantasy on the theme “the last man on earth” is not too far from reality, because on the island, whose area is 1656.25 km², a little more than 10 thousand people live, and in the largest local city— Portree, according to official data, has only 2,490 inhabitants.

Although in essence Portree is just a small fishing village with colorful houses and an embankment where there are even more seagulls than people, after the desolation of the mountainous regions this place seems full of life.

Harbor with fishing boats, Portree

The stalls selling fish are crowded with customers, in pubs (here this word is pronounced with a Scottish accent, which makes it sound like “pub”) visitors drink an evening pint of ale, and from the cafes comes the recognizable oily smell of Fish & Chips, which locals take away and eat right on the embankment, without being embarrassed by the greedy glances of the eternally hungry seagulls.

In Portree, it makes sense to follow the example of the Scots - sit on a bench on the embankment, devouring Fish & Chips and periodically feeding them to starving birds. After the deserted expanses of Skye, go to a relatively large city- the solution is not very successful; it is still worth returning to human noise gradually.

And finally, another interesting one historical fact, associated with the Scottish Isle of Skye. When I wrote about it, I did not mention one interesting document that was created in Ravenna in 700 AD. It is called Cosmography of Ravenna and is a map of the world. The Isle of Skye is also marked on it under the name Scetis, which means that the ancient Romans or Byzantines visited here long before the Vikings.

Photographer Davide Bacelle

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Starships in No Man's Sky are an integral part of the gameplay, because it is thanks to them that players can explore outer space and land on various planets. All ships in the game are divided into several classes, namely:

• C - budget starships with small capacity and satisfactory characteristics. It is on this “tub” that you will start the game.
• B - the real average ones that most space travelers fly on.
• A – excellent ships that have good protection, a large number cells and good speed.
• S are ideal starships that excel in absolutely everything. Every pilot's dream.

In the Next update, the class system has not changed, but there are still some innovations. Let us immediately note that finding S-class vessels is still as difficult as before, but now it is possible to at least somehow influence the likelihood of their detection.

Where to Find the Best S-Class Ships in No Man's Sky

First of all, let us tell you that as with many other aspects of this game, we cannot tell you the exact place where you can purchase the starship top class, since many elements in it are generated randomly. You could be incredibly lucky and stumble upon a similar ship in the nearest space station, but the chances of this happening are no more than 1 percent.

For this reason, we recommend that you get an economy scanner for your cargo ship. It can be purchased from Gek for Nanite Clusters. Using it, you will open a line on the galaxy map with information about the type of economy, as well as the percentage of purchases and sales of any star system, without visiting it. What is this for? The fact is that the most expensive ships can be found in the most economically prosperous sectors. The better the economy in a planetary cluster, the higher the chance of finding an S-class starship in its station.

Don't use this method if you don't have the money to buy an expensive starship. Prices for these spacecraft range from 20 to 75 million units. However, we have written a small guide on how you can quickly earn millions of units. Be sure to read it if you don't have enough money to buy a ship.

Once you find a system with a thriving economy, head to the nearest spaceport and start selecting ships. The type of starships will depend on the race operating the station. For example, Geks mainly sell merchant ships, Vy'keen sell combat ships, and Korvax sell research ships.

The Isle of Harris is a small Scottish island scented with wildflowers and a variety of landscapes. In the north and east - Rocky Mountains(Mount Clisham - highest point everyone Hebrides), in the west there are numerous lakes, yellow sand beaches and emerald water, dolphins and eagles, whales and seals.

The island does not have such clearly marked historical monuments, and there is no need for them in moments of enjoying the untouched civilization of these wildly beautiful places.

There is a ferry from Harris to the largest of western islands Scotland - Isle of Skye.

Coordinates: 57.91042500,-6.82997700

Isle of Skye

The Isle of Skye attracts with its enchanting deserted landscapes, the Kulin Mountains, ancient castles and endless coastlines.

The island is the fourth most populous island in Scotland. According to the 2001 census, it is home to more than 9,000 inhabitants. The largest populated city is Portree. The most widely spoken language on the island is Scottish Gaelic.

The highest point of the island is the Kulin Mountains, 993 meters above sea level. The mountain tops are almost always shrouded in fog, as Skye's climate is maritime, humid and with frequent rainfall. Nature enchants with its sea lakes, coastlines, hills, lush vegetation, peat moors, forests, cliffs and rock formations, waterfalls, as well as beautiful castles. On the Waternish Peninsula is Dunvegan Castle, home to the leaders of Clan MacLeod.

The island can be reached from Glasgow or Inverness via the Skye Bridge, or from Glasgow to the village of Mallaig, and then by ferry to Ardvasar pier.

Coordinates: 57.25528100,-6.20178200

Isle of Bute

The Isle of Bute is located in the Bay of Argyll, which west coast Scotland. This island was once an aristocratic Victorian resort.

The climate on the island is temperate, sunny and almost windless. The island is dominated by hills and coastal lowlands. Its largest town is considered to be Rozsay, where the ruins of a 13th-century castle are preserved, which testifies to the aristocratic history of the island. This castle previously served a defensive function. Now on the island there is the residence of one of the richest families in Great Britain - Mount Suart Castle. There are also many on the island architectural monuments, indicating military history Bute and surrounding areas.

The waters surrounding the island are cold and difficult to swim, but the fresh sea air, parks and gardens make for a successful walk that can bring real pleasure and relaxation.

One of the main components of the local economy of the island is fishing.

Coordinates: 55.83383100,-5.10014500

Isle of Arran

The north side of the island has high mountains and deep gorges, while the warm, mild south has swamps, forests, farmland and even some excellent sandy beaches, which are however quite difficult to reach. On southeast coast there are more accessible resorts Lemlesh and Whiting Bay, and to the west are the vertical stones of Mehri Moor, where six stone circles survive from Neolithic times.

Britons, Romans, Varangians lived on the island for thousands of years and they all left their mark, which currently represents a large collection of archaeological monuments. The island offers a variety of outdoor activities, and there is an excellent cycle path that circles the entire island.

On the eastern shore, near a wide bay, surrounded by mountains, is the main town of Arran and the ferry pier - Brodick. And at the foot of the very high mountain Goat Fell, just to the north, is Brodick Castle with its wonderful gardens containing one of the finest collections of rhododendrons in Europe.

In the northern part of the island you can visit Lochranza - this is a remarkable village with the ruins of a 13th-century castle that stood on the isthmus. The northern territory of Arran is the territory of amazing golden eagles. The bare granite cliffs and enchantingly rugged surroundings provide stunning walking and climbing opportunities.

Coordinates: 55.58261400,-5.20820600

Sights of Scotland

Next, you will be faced with the need to hire workers. Since the game doesn’t want to help us with this, we’ll try to figure out where to find them.

Recruitment missions will appear after the construction of special terminals at their base. There are 5 types of specialists in the game that can be hired: builders, scientists, gunsmiths, technicians and farmers. Such a team will allow you to obtain rare and valuable items in the command center. Each of these workers has its own series of tasks, after completing which you can receive various drawings.

Where to find a builder?

First you will be asked to find a builder. To do this, we go to the Geks, to any of their space stations. We talk to everyone there until we find out the information we need.

Where can I find a gunsmith?

We go to look for the gunsmith at the space station of the Vay’kin race. There we find a suitable specialist. The Vy'keen are skilled with weapons.

Where can I find a scientist?

We go to look for the scientist on the space station of the Corvax race. We talk with everyone on the space station and choose a worker. Korvax are very smart.

Where to find a farmer?

We go to look for the farmer at the space station of the Gek race.

Where to find equipment?

We are going to look for the equipment at the space station of the Vy’keen race. Sometimes found on a common platform.

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Like the best sweet whiskey, so Isle of Skye is a heady distillation of all the beauty of the Scottish mountains and plains. Its dramatic landscape spans everything from moody, windy mountains to sheer sea cliffs and shell-strewn beaches at the end of the world.

Immerse yourself in rare wildlife, intriguing history, enduring myths and a variety of good (sometimes even excellent) restaurants, pubs and cafes, you can see why the Isle of Skye is one of the country's premium calling cards for tourists.

They say that in fact Scottish island It's hard to avoid the madding crowds, so it might be a good idea to rent a car. If you want to go further away from the main Caillakin-Portree-Uig road, then go public transport Skye will be uncomfortable.

And don't forget Scotland's golden rule: stop from time to time, carry a raincoat in your backpack and get acquainted with the beauty of the “foggy island”, paying tribute to the established fashion - on foot. Here's a small one Isle of Skye travel guide, which is worth using during your trip.

Trotternish Peninsula

The ride is amazing and exciting, passing a stone hill Storr (Old Man of Storr), surprisingly familiar to sci-fi movie fans: this iconic basalt spire was featured in the opening scene of director Ridley Scott's recent blockbuster Prometheus. Further north the road passes along east coast peninsula, where you can stop to watch the waterfalls flow into the sea and enjoy the beautiful panorama.

Star bait Trotternish (Trotterish) is Quiraing, a surreal escarpment of rocks, pinnacles and cliffs dating from the Jurassic period. This is a unique area that you can easily explore on foot in a few hours. Following the road further takes you to the top of the peninsula, passing the ruins of Duntulm Castle and then to Museum of Island Life(Skye Museum of Island Life) - a small preserved village with traditional thatched huts.

Now, heading south, you can drive to the magical Uig Bay. Weather permitting, ferries sail from here to the Outer Hebrides. A few miles south of Uig, a narrow road leads to Fairy Glen, a strange miniature landscape of conical and steep hills, there's even a lake on the road.

Quillins Hills

From jagged ridges, misty peaks and daunting expanses of bare rock, Quillins Hills (Cuillins Hills) are a formidable mountain range of the British Isles. mountain range, comprising 12 Munros (Scottish mountains over 3,000 feet), is a site for experienced climbers. If you're looking to get into rock climbing, many local centers offer expert instruction for those who want to try their high routes.

If high mountain climbing isn't your thing, don't worry - there are plenty of great low-level routes to be found here. A good option could be a six mile trek from camp Glenbrittle up to Coire Lagan. From here you can use binoculars to watch climbers climb up the rocks.

Want to increase your appetite for further adventures, then you are sure to take a trip to Loch Cruisk, a very remote place surrounded by fort peaks.

You can go there on foot from Kilmarie, although it is a truly grueling five and a half miles. An alternative is to board Misty Isle, which operates from Elgol six days a week.

Waternish, Dunvegan and Duirinish

Waternish Peninsula(Waternish), which is located in the northwest, has an ancient bloody history, as architectural monuments and abandoned burial grounds remind us of.

Today the former seat of Clan MacLeod is an arts and crafts center. This is a place where you can find unique sheepskin rugs and even watch how they are made.

Waternish is home to the oldest public house in Skye - the Stein Inn, which occupies great place on the shore Loch Bay. It's a truly atmospheric place with unpretentious rooms, a bar, good food and a fantastic little beer garden.

South of Waternish is Dunvegan (Dunvegan), known as the place oldest castle in Scotland. Built on a rocky outcrop in Loch Dunvegan, this family residence MacLeod is one of the main attractions of the island. Dunvegan Castle has hosted VIP guests over the years, including Dr Samuel Johnson, Flora MacDonald, Sir Walter Scott and Queen Elizabeth II. This place is full of relics and is surrounded by beautiful English gardens.

The narrow road west of Dunvegan passes the island's most popular food spot, The Three Chimneys. This award-winning restaurant is located in a farm cottage. You can only get in for lunch or dinner by booking a place in advance. Big life lovers can stay here for the night in one of the luxurious 5* star rooms.

Then follow west through Glendale until you see Neist Point, the westernmost peak of the Isle of Skye. It's a magical place with a wildly photogenic lighthouse above barren cliffs, and a great spot to watch whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks. As the sun sets, the air comes alive with the calls of northern gannets, guillemots, loons and cormorants.

What else to visit on the island

Portree(Portree), the island's capital, is well worth a visit. Apart from the simple pleasure of strolling around the picture-postcard harbour, surrounded by brightly colored houses, Portree is good place, where you can plan your future route over a cup of coffee in a cozy cafe.

From here you can take a boat to view the wildlife at the Sound of Raasay. Visit the Aros Experience on the outskirts of the city, which combines tourist center, gift shop, restaurant, theater and cinema.

At the bottom of the Isle of Skye is Slit(Sleat), a lower peninsula that lacks the dramatic topography of the center and north, and yet boasts some dreamy woodland walks, hikes to remote lighthouses, and scenery from Sound of Sleat before Knoydart.

Home business card here is Museum of the Islands(Museum of the Isles) - castles, protected gardens and a tourist center. The museum itself reveals the complex family history of this remote part of Scotland.

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